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Strawberry Fields Pasta Salad That Will Wow Your Guests

This Strawberry Fields Pasta Salad offers a vibrant blend of strawberries, feta, and pecans, making it a delicious addition to any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces bow tie pasta can be substituted with rotini or mini shells
  • 2 cups strawberries freshly sliced
  • 2 cups baby spinach or arugula
  • 1 cup red grapes halved
  • 1 can mandarin oranges drained
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely sliced
  • 1 cup pecans toasted, consider walnuts or slivered almonds as alternatives
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled, can substitute goat cheese or cheddar
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup poppy seed dressing Bitten Lemon suggested
Seasoning
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • large stock pot
  • large bowl
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, strawberries, grapes, spinach, mandarin oranges, and pecans. Add the crumbled feta cheese last.
  3. Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat all ingredients.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Toss again before serving in a large bowl, garnished with extras if desired.

Notes

Allow the salad to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor enhancement.